Pixelhunters

Pixelhunters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Simulation & TrainingDual-use
Founded 2009Software DeveloperSupplies Defense Industry
Profile last updated: August 6, 2026

About

Founded in 2009, Pixelhunters is a defense software developer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates working in simulation & training.

Pixelhunters is a creative technology company headquartered in Dubai with an office in Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2009 by Dr. Ani Atanasova and Eng. Iliya Atanasov as a visual effects and game development studio, it has evolved into a provider of simulation-based learning, immersive environments, digital twins, AI-powered solutions, VR/AR applications, interactive content and visual storytelling. Its portfolio spans government, transportation, defense, healthcare, education, energy and corporate sectors. Defense-related work includes stand content and building for defense industry events such as WDS 2024, Eurosatory 2026 and HEMUS 2026, and military and shooting range simulations, including projects for Bren-Tronics and the Jeddah Shooting Range. The company also runs educational workshops, speaking engagements and non-profit youth initiatives.

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

2009

Focus areas

immersive technologysimulationdigital twinVRARAIgame developmentmotion capturedefense simulationeducationmetaverse

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Simulation & Training

Supply-chain role

Software Developer

What they offer

SoftwareEngineering Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Multiplayer Team Training Platform

Training platform

Customizable multilingual AR platform for multiplayer team training.

Cyber-mons

Cybersecurity training application

AR gamified cybersecurity testing and training solution.

Pixelhunters Metaverse Platform

Metaverse platform

Platform bridging education, entertainment and technology.

End users

Defense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Named customers

General Authority for Military IndustriesBren-Tronics

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Recognition award

UAE Ministry of Education2018

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