# STTR Phase I: Conversion of Low-Value Polyethylene into Surfactant-Relevant Olefins

**Budget Signal Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Tolefin Inc. |
| Location | BLACKSBURG, VA |
| Project | STTR Phase I: Conversion of Low-Value Polyethylene into Surfactant-Relevant Olefins |
| Award amount | $305,000 |
| Obligated so far | $305,000 |
| Awarded | 2026-08-13 |
| Period | 2026-10-01 to 2027-09-30 |
| Program | STTR Phase I |
| Directorate / division | TIP / SSB |
| Award ID | 2535860 |

## Why this score
- Award of $300K or more.
- Equipment- and compute-heavy field.

Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Awards API (https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2535860). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:10:42.804Z.
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