Our Clients
We have a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from small technology startups to industry primes. Our ideal clients possess dual-use technology ready to be put to the test, so we can begin matching government requirements and industry needs. Trust is our key to success. That is why when it comes to client selection, we are very choosy.
We evaluate potential clients through technology demonstrations, either virtual or in-person, to ensure their product’s capabilities. If we believe the product or service can fill a critical need, we are your team! Whether you are seeking a strategic alliance with the right partner or a special skill set or tool, reach out to us today.
How To Partner With AIC
AcceI Innovation Corp. partners with cutting-edge technology developers to solve complex government and commercial challenges. Whether you're a startup, research lab, or established tech company, we welcome unsolicited proposals for collaboration, teaming, or R&D partnership.
Guidelines: Proposals should be relevant to national security, dual-use, or frontier technologies.
AIC is particularly interested in:
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Autonomy, AI/ML, C5ISR, sensing, and advanced comms
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Defense and dual-use technologies
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Emerging capabilities for federal R&D and mission-critical applications
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Submissions should be non-confidential or appropriately marked
AIC’s triage team reviews proposals weekly. If your submission aligns with an active opportunity or strategic initiative, a member of our team will follow up directly for a deeper discussion. We cannot guarantee feedback on all submissions.
Who We Are
We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides Business and Management Consulting Services, as well as a Channel Partner for various military and commercial solutions. Our unique blend of Special Operations and Defense Acquisition experience allows our robust team to strategically approach any problem and equip our partners to reach their maximum potential.
Our Story
Prior to launching Accel Innovation Corporation (AIC) in 2021, COL (Ret.) Dean M. Hoffman IV, AIC’s Founder and President, spent more than 30 years in the U.S. military. With over two decades of federal procurement and acquisition experience, he noticed a critical gap between industry capabilities and unmet government requirements. Upon retiring from the military, he built AIC to bridge the gap between innovative technology and the government. After only a few months in operations, Dean quickly realized this framework was working. This newly built infrastructure rapidly began matching industry capabilities with government requirements, benefiting both parties.
About AIC
Getting Business Ideas Moving. We Help Bring Industry’s Most Innovative Technologies and Government’s Requirements Together!
Our mission is to accelerate innovation. We are passionate about getting innovative technology into the hands of users because we were users! We aim to create relationships, not transactions. Our promise is that we will be here, as questions or issues arise, every step of the way. Together, we will create and refine your plan for success. We did not get here alone, and neither will you.
Our mission is to accelerate innovation. We are passionate about getting innovative technology into the hands of users because we were users! We aim to create relationships, not transactions. Our promise is that we will be here, as questions or issues arise, every step of the way. Together, we will create and refine your plan for success. We did not get here alone, and neither will you.
Testimonials
AIC has earned an incredible reputation for breaking down DefenseTech roadblocks. The team possesses unique and differentiated insights on how to secure DoD contract awards. AIC combines strategy and tactical execution to deliver new revenue to breakthrough tech innovations.
Ian Kalin
CEO
TurbineOne
AIC provided us with the deliberate communication, quality connection and attention to detail we were looking for in a business consultant. Having previously worked with business consultants that claimed to break through doors in govt. and industry, AIC has proven to be the sole organization with the personnel, resources and drive to do so.
Brian Streem
CEO
Vermeer
Accel Innovation Corporation (AIC) have offered exceptional support to Aware Custom Biometric Wearables. Under the guidance of Dean Hoffman, AIC has been instrumental in connecting us with strategic military groups, opening doors to important partnerships to help advance our mission.
Their engagement and professionalism have exceeded our expectations, and we have been particularly impressed with their ability to understand complex technologies and navigate complex government acquisitions, ensuring that our innovations are best positioned for success. We are very pleased with our collaboration and look forward to continuing our partnership with AIC.
Zach Rovner
COO
Aware Custom Biometric Wearables
AIC is an agile and responsive organization with strategic reach. We teamed with them to host a Technical Innovation Demonstration Day at our Test & Training Center in 2021, as well as other opportunity pursuits. They are valued teammates.
Richard Haggerty, COL (Ret.),
Vice President for Special Operations
Oak Grove Technologies