Project Grant 2451805
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Arinna, Inc. (HCL5EQZE6A59)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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