Project Grant R61EY037521
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$560K
Federal Agency
National Eye Institute
Awardee
Newhaptics Corp (SHYSY6SH8DL8)
Federal Grant Program
93.867
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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