The ARM Accelerator was founded in 2015 by ARM and Thundersoft to focus on supporting the smart device and IoT ecosystem. It provides startups with integrated hardware and software resources from ARM as well as technical consulting, mentoring, sales channels, and funding. The accelerator has operations in major Chinese cities and partnerships with companies like Google, Samsung, and STMicroelectronics. It has supported over 40 startups and hosted successful demo days for investors to view participating companies.