Project Grant DEAR0001953
Award Date
8/22/24
Completion Date
2/21/26
Dollars Obligated
$499K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Lithios Inc. (GYN9SMCBQMH7)
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA, USA
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