Perfect Corp. partners with Pegasus Tech Ventures and Startup World Cup on Silicon Valley AI retail hackathon

Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF) announced a partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures and Startup World Cup for the Silicon Valley Hackathon, inviting developers, startups, and innovators to build AI-driven retail experiences using the company’s AI- and AR-powered API suite.

during the Startup World Cup Event at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, on May 7, 2026. As part of the challenge, Perfect Corp. said it will award $2,500 in cash prizes to two winners who create immersive web or mobile applications that address real-world consumer needs in retail, beauty, fashion, and accessories shopping.

To support rapid prototyping, the company is offering all participants 1,000 free API units. Organizers encouraged entrants to experiment with ways to deploy the API suite to craft engaging shopping journeys and interactive consumer experiences. “We are thrilled to partner with Pegasus Startup World Cup again to empower the next wave of innovators building the future of retail,” said Alice Chang, Founder and CEO of Perfect Corp.

“Modern consumers expect immersive, personalized, and intelligent shopping experiences. Through our API suite, we are democratizing access to AI and AR technology so developers and startups can quickly bring these experiences to life.” Perfect Corp.

provides AI and AR solutions for the beauty and fashion sectors, including virtual try-on tools for makeup, hair, jewelry, watches, and accessories, as well as AI-powered skin and hair analysis for enterprise clients. Startup World Cup, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, stages regional pitch competitions across six continents.

Registration details are available via the official hackathon page. Winners will be named during the Startup World Cup Event in Mountain View on May 7, 2026.