BIO-key International, Inc.
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 4116
Holmdel, NJ 07733
October 27, 2023
VIA EDGAR
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F. Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549
| Re: | BIO-key International, Inc. - Registration Statement on Form S-1 |
| Commission File No. 333-275003 |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, BIO-key International, Inc. hereby requests acceleration of the effective date of its Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-275003), so that it may become effective at 9:00 am on October 30, 2023, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. Should you have any questions, please contact Vincent A. Vietti of Fox Rothschild LLP, counsel to the Registrant, at (609) 896-4571.
| Very truly yours, | |
| BIO-KEY INTERNATIONAL, INC. | |
| By: /s/ Michael DePasquale | |
| Michael DePasquale | |
| Chief Executive Officer |