The Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC) is a trade association for the IoT marketplace. Founded in 2012 and formed as a 501(c)(6) in December 2015, it is a member-based organization that connects a global ecosystem of leading companies building the Internet of Things – spanning across areas including home automation, smart cities, connected cars, connected retail and wearables. The IoTC’s mission is to ignite the growth of the IoT movement by facilitating partnerships, promoting knowledge sharing and education, and driving adoption of IoT products and services.