AlgoFace, a leader in enterprise Face AI infrastructure, has been selected to join the highly competitive Phoenix Fuel x Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub Dual-Use Technology Accelerator, a premier program supporting startups scaling in both commercial and military applications.
Funded through the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (SWMAC), and City of Phoenix, this accelerator offers cohort companies a unique opportunity to collaborate directly with government innovators, national defense stakeholders, and commercial partners to develop technologies that solve real-world challenges across industries.
“Joining the Fuel Defense Innovation Dual-Use Accelerator isn’t just a milestone for our company, it’s a validation of the critical role computer vision Face AI plays in both commercial and defense innovation,” said Andrew Bart, CEO of AlgoFace. “This opportunity gives us a direct path to shape solutions that support national defense while also fueling growth in industries like security, healthcare, and mobility.”
AlgoFace features computer vision Face AI Software Infrastructure, including 2D facial landmark tracking, 3D face mesh and face animation, and eye tracking. These core technologies offer edge computing for speed, security, and scalability. By providing high-precision, real-time facial analysis across a horizontal range of use cases, AlgoFace’s technology is showcasing how AI hardware and chip manufacturers demonstrate the full capabilities of their platforms, edge computing and sensor performance. Through this accelerator, AlgoFace aims to discover new opportunities to scale, refine, and expand the reach of its AI solutions across high-stakes, performance-driven environments.
A Gateway to National Collaboration, Innovation, and Growth
Participation in the Phoenix Fuel Dual-Use Accelerator opens doors for AlgoFace to:
- Engage with Strategic Government Innovation Partners: Gain direct access to the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (SWMAC), allowing AlgoFace to propose and power national security applications incorporating real-time facial analysis in operational environments and enhanced training simulations.
- Accelerate Dual-Use Readiness: Work alongside mission-driven mentors and subject-matter experts to tailor and scale its technology for defense adoption, while improving readiness for rapid deployment in both classified and unclassified settings.
- Strengthen Market Reach and Impact: Leverage insights from government collaboration to sharpen the performance, compliance, and flexibility of its Face AI across commercial markets, enabling hardware, autonomous systems, healthcare, and immersive tech partners to unlock more intelligent, responsible, and human-aware systems.
By joining this accelerator, AlgoFace not only advances its commercial ambitions but it also steps into a vital national role, helping bridge cutting-edge AI with defense priorities that demand precision, good governance, and trust.
“We’re not just joining an accelerator, we’re stepping into a community that’s rewriting the playbook for public-private innovation,” Bart added.
About AlgoFace
AlgoFace makes it easier to build and deploy trusted and responsible Face AI solutions. Our B2B & B2G Face AI Enablement Engine leverages computer vision, machine learning, and generative AI to power applied AI solutions that are capable of operating on the edge. Featuring privacy by default and ethical AI frameworks, our 2D facial landmark tracking, 3D face mesh, iris tracking, head pose estimation, and hair segmentation offer enterprise grade solutions with accuracy, speed and minimal power requirements. Our core Face AI Enablement Engine can be used to develop 2D and 3D Face AI solutions across mobile, desktop, embedded systems, AR/VR, and the Metaverse.
About Fuel
Fuel is a technology accelerator that helps growth-stage startups scale faster through strategic mentorship, customer discovery, and connection to industry and government partners. With a focus on dual-use and enterprise-ready technologies, Fuel partners with leading organizations and government agencies to create high-impact opportunities for emerging tech companies to commercialize and expand.
About Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (SWMAC)
The Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (SWMAC), based in Arizona, is a Department of Defense-supported hub that drives collaboration between startups, defense stakeholders, academia, and industry. Its mission is to accelerate the development and deployment of dual-use technologies that address critical national security challenges while also fostering regional innovation and economic growth.
About Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a U.S. Department of Defense organization that accelerates the adoption of commercial technology to strengthen national security. DIU partners with private sector companies to rapidly prototype and scale advanced solutions for use across all military branches, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber, energy, human systems, and space.
