Project Grant R43DC022201
Award Date
4/2/25
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$306K
Awardee
Iotamotion, Inc. (HVTWTNGRTV88)
Federal Grant Program
93.173
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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