Project Grant 2528233
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Tunabotics LLC (VLC4DMNKTA14)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Jamesville, NY 13078, USA
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