Project Grant R41DC023177
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$307K
Awardee
Iotamotion, Inc. (HVTWTNGRTV88)
Federal Grant Program
93.173
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA
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