Project Grant 2507882
Award Date
4/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Tau Optics Inc. (PEK3Y2TKD2K7)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orlando, FL 32825, USA
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