1909 is a nonprofit accelerator and coworking space focused on supporting entrepreneurs and startups in South Florida. Named after the year Palm Beach County was incorporated, 1909 offers programs that foster innovation, business development, and community building.
1909 runs accelerator cohorts that provide mentorship, workspace, networking events, and connections to the broader South Florida investor community. The organization serves as a critical on-ramp for early-stage founders in the Palm Beach area.
As a nonprofit, 1909 is mission-driven in its approach to entrepreneurship, focusing on creating economic opportunity, supporting diverse founders, and building a sustainable startup ecosystem in the Palm Beach County region.
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
"Fostering innovation in the Palm Beach ecosystem — supporting diverse founders through acceleration, mentorship, and community since 1909's founding."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with 1909 Accelerator's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as 1909 Accelerator can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.