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