xBridge
The ACAA’s In-House Innovation Center
xBridge drives innovation at the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA), developing and testing new technologies, processes and systems to positively impact revenues, operations, security, customer experience and sustainability.
We develop new technologies in-house as well as partner with early-stage companies to meet current needs and support the new terminal slated to open in 2025.
The broad airport ecosystem enables innovations across many industries such as parking, logistics, retail, food and beverage, customer experience, security, sustainability, building management and more. The partnership between xBridge and startups is unique. Learn more below.
Work with xBridge
Work with a friendly early customer who knows startups
Design your paid pilot with us to meet your goals: validation, data collection, etc
Test your tech across multiple markets and applications all in one place
Gain a wide audience: PIT saw over 9.9 million passengers in 2024
Want to pilot your tech with us?
Current Projects
Autonomous Mobility Vehicle
Robotic Baggage Handling
Journey Robotics
Interactive Digital Maps
AI Platform for Airport Operations
Synaptic Aviation
Past Projects
Autonomous Follow Robot
AI-Enabled Communication Training Platform
TalkMeUp
Tele-operated Semi-autonomous Fleet Management
Utilizing Live Algae for Indoor Air Oxygenation
AlgenAir
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
Ottonomy
Turning Food Waste into Fertilizer
Ecotone Renewables
Concierge-Style Texting Service
DIBZ
Smart Recycling and Garbage Can
CleanRobotics