Project Grant DEAR0001675
Award Date
8/23/22
Completion Date
11/22/24
Dollars Obligated
$494K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Gencores Inc. (FXLBJVNRL4Q6)
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Somerville, MA, USA
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