Arm Academic Access
Arm Academic Access is a new research enablement model that allows academic researchers to innovate, evaluate, design and manufacture with commercially proven Arm IP at no charge. Membership of the program is available to institutions solely for the purpose of academic or non-commercial research. We'll work with you to enable access to the technology that best suits your needs.
Features and Benefits
Freedom to experiment, evaluate, design and manufacture on a range of commercial Arm IP at no charge
Access to proven technologies, including Cortex and Artisan Physical IP
Easier to progress to tape out for those who wish to
Increased opportunities to design new systems and solutions using commercially relevant IP that’s right for your project
Increase agility and decrease time to research output
Simplified legal process encompasses all institutional research needs
Users can access and download the relevant IP portfolio at any time
Additional Resources
Arm Academic Access Datasheet
Discover the IP and tools that can be included in Arm Academic Access.
Export Control Regulations
Some Arm IP is subject to export controls. Your institution determines local policy and access rights at time of use.
How It Works
Arm is committed to supporting academic innovation through easy access to Arm IP, tools and services. Through Arm Academic Access we’re making it simpler than ever for institutions to access a wide portfolio of IP to drive research forward.
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