Project Grant DEAR0002015
Award Date
7/9/25
Completion Date
1/8/28
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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