{"id":1218,"date":"2026-05-06T01:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T23:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=401628c097776e5dfdfb8e0a269df8b7"},"modified":"2026-05-06T01:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T23:30:00","slug":"perfect-corp-partners-with-pegasus-startup-world-cup-for-silicon-valley-hackathon-inviting-innovators-to-build-the-future-of-retail-using-ai-powered-api-suite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=1218","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Corp. Partners with Pegasus Startup World Cup for Silicon Valley Hackathon, Inviting Innovators to Build the Future of Retail using AI-Powered API Suite"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"bwalignc\">\n<i>Developers and startups are invited to solve consumer pain points and create immersive fashion, beauty, and accessories shopping experiences<\/i><\/p><p>NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF), the leading provider of AI and AR beauty and fashion technology solutions, today announced its partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures and Startup World Cup for the <b>Silicon Valley Hackathon, <\/b>a competition inviting developers, startups, and innovators to build the next generation of immersive retail experiences using AI.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260505489956\/en\/2796015\/5\/Hackathon_Silicon_Valley.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260505489956\/en\/2796015\/22\/Hackathon_Silicon_Valley.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260505489956\/en\/2796015\/5\/Hackathon_Silicon_Valley.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260505489956\/en\/2796015\/21\/Hackathon_Silicon_Valley.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260505489956\/en\/504844\/5\/perfect_logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260505489956\/en\/504844\/22\/perfect_logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260505489956\/en\/504844\/5\/perfect_logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260505489956\/en\/504844\/21\/perfect_logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nThe hackathon will run online through <b>May 7, 2026<\/b>, with winners announced live during the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fstartup-world-cup-silicon-valley-2026-tickets-1976784541778%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator&amp;esheet=54529655&amp;newsitemid=20260505489956&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Startup+World+Cup+Event&amp;index=1&amp;md5=00f3cd2d0a09f9b0b2be48e4fe0f16f3\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Startup World Cup Event<\/a> at the <b>Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California<\/b> on <b>May 7, 2026<\/b>.<\/p><p>\nAs part of the challenge, Perfect Corp. will award <b>$2,500 in cash prizes<\/b> to two winners who build immersive web or mobile experiences using Perfect Corp.\u2019s AI- and AR-powered API suite to solve real-world consumer needs in retail, beauty, fashion, and accessories shopping.<\/p><p>\nThe Perfect Corp. Hackathon Challenge will award:<\/p><p>\n<b>1st Place:<\/b> $1,500 Cash Prize<\/p><p>\n<b>2nd Place:<\/b> $1,000 Cash Prize<\/p><p>\nRegister for the Hackathon here: <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fperfectcorphackathon.devpost.com%2F&amp;esheet=54529655&amp;newsitemid=20260505489956&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fperfectcorphackathon.devpost.com%2F&amp;index=2&amp;md5=e01f62bdd53a529cd6d47e38d150a756\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/perfectcorphackathon.devpost.com\/<\/a><\/p><p>\n<b>Build the Future of Retail with Perfect Corp.\u2019s AI API Suite<\/b><\/p><p>\nParticipants are encouraged to explore creative and unexpected ways to leverage Perfect Corp.\u2019s comprehensive API suite to create engaging shopping journeys and interactive consumer experiences.<\/p><p>\nPerfect Corp.\u2019s API suite empowers participants to build with technologies including:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nAI Skin Analysis<\/li>\n<li>\nVirtual Try-On for Beauty, Fashion, and Accessories<\/li>\n<li>\nPersonalized Product Recommendations<\/li>\n<li>\nGenerative AI Text-to-Image Creation<\/li>\n<li>\nFashion Visualization Technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\nTo support rapid prototyping and experimentation, Perfect Corp. is offering all participants <b>1,000 free API units<\/b> to begin building immediately.<\/p><p>\n\u201cWe are thrilled to partner with Pegasus Startup World Cup again to empower the next wave of innovators building the future of retail,\u201d said Alice Chang, Founder and CEO of Perfect Corp. \u201cModern 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.\u201d<\/p><p>\n<b>How to Participate<\/b><\/p><p>\nParticipants can register via the official hackathon page and claim <b>1,000 free API units<\/b>:<\/p><p>\nRegister for the Hackathon here: <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fperfectcorphackathon.devpost.com%2F&amp;esheet=54529655&amp;newsitemid=20260505489956&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fperfectcorphackathon.devpost.com%2F&amp;index=3&amp;md5=fcc6363b0e60a98ac46fe6c9b66f2a79\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/perfectcorphackathon.devpost.com\/<\/a><\/p><p>\n<b><span class=\"bwuline\">About Perfect Corp.<\/span><\/b><\/p><p>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcorp.com%2Fbusiness%3Futm_source%3DGlobalNR%26utm_medium%3DNR%26utm_campaign%3DGeneral%26utm_content%3DAboutPF&amp;esheet=54529655&amp;newsitemid=20260505489956&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Perfect+Corp.&amp;index=4&amp;md5=73e9aa5c189b1b03c439e6214b553be2\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Perfect Corp.<\/a> (NYSE: PERF) is a global leader in AI and AR technology, redefining creativity across beauty, fashion, skincare, and digital content creation. Its YouCam suite of apps has been downloaded over 1.1 billion times globally, empowering users to create, edit, and express themselves through photo, video, and generative AI tools. The YouCam platform also includes a powerful web-based editor and a suite of developer APIs, providing creators, brands, and technology partners with seamless access to content creation capabilities across platforms.<\/p><p>\nFor brands and professionals, Perfect Corp. offers an award-winning portfolio of enterprise technologies, including virtual try-on experiences for makeup, hair, jewelry, watches, and fashion accessories, as well as AI-powered skin and hair analysis.<\/p><p>\nWith a brand portfolio that includes YouCam and Skincare Pro, and a network of over 800 global brand partners, Perfect Corp. is transforming the beauty experience through personalized, immersive, and intelligent innovation.<\/p><p>\nFor more information, visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.perfectcorp.com%2Fbusiness%2Finfo%2Faboutus&amp;esheet=54529655&amp;newsitemid=20260505489956&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=perfectcorp.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=1d8870b4786aaddc8c4737a64c26d167\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">perfectcorp.com<\/a> and follow @Perfect-Corp.<\/p><p>\n<b><span class=\"bwuline\">About Startup World Cup<\/span><\/b><\/p><p>\nStartup World Cup is the #1 startup pitch competition in the world, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures. With 100+ regional pitch competitions across 6 continents, Startup World Cup provides a global platform for startups to showcase their innovations and secure funding. Startups can apply to pitch at our upcoming regional events and have a unique opportunity to bring their ideas to Silicon Valley.<\/p><p>\nThe winner of each regional pitch competition will earn an invitation to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale series of events in San Francisco, California. At the Grand Finale, the Regional Startup Winners will compete for a $1 MILLION investment prize and gain access to an unparalleled network of global investors, mentors, and industry partners.<\/p><p>\nFor more information on the Startup World Cup, please visit <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startupworldcup.io&amp;esheet=54529655&amp;newsitemid=20260505489956&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startupworldcup.io&amp;index=6&amp;md5=dd00bc15df6a7517ffa70d315fa977d0\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/www.startupworldcup.io<\/a>.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b><span class=\"bwuline\">Press Contacts<\/span><\/b><br\/>Perfect Corp. official <b>website<\/b>: <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectcorp.com\/business?utm_source=GlobalNR&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=General&amp;utm_content=AboutPF\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/www.perfectcorp.com\/<\/a><br\/>Perfect Corp. on <b>LinkedIn<\/b>: <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/perfect-corp\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/perfect-corp\/<\/a><br\/>Perfect Corp. official <b>Blog<\/b>: <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.perfectcorp.com\/business\/blog\/1?utm_source=GlobalNR&amp;utm_medium=NR&amp;utm_campaign=General&amp;utm_content=AboutPF\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">https:\/\/www.perfectcorp.com\/business\/blog<\/a><br\/><b>Corporate<\/b>: Tony Tsai at <a  href=\"mailto:press@perfectcorp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">press@perfectcorp.com<\/a> or by phone: +886-2-8667-1265, ext. 2167\n<br\/><b>USA<\/b>: Allie Murphy at <a  href=\"mailto:contact_pr@perfectcorp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">contact_pr@perfectcorp.com<\/a> or by phone +1 (415) 625-8555\n<br\/><b>Japan<\/b>: Ryoko Nakagawa at <a  href=\"mailto:contact_pr_jpn@perfectcorp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">contact_pr_jpn@perfectcorp.com<\/a> or by phone: +81-3-6809-1135\n<br\/><b>China<\/b>: Winter Zhang at <a  href=\"mailto:winter_zhang@perfectcorp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Winter_zhang@perfectcorp.com<\/a> or by phone: +86-166-2139-1855\n<br\/><b>Europe<\/b>: L\u00e9a Mames at <a  href=\"mailto:contact_pr_fr@perfectcorp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">contact_pr_fr@perfectcorp.com<\/a><br\/><b>UAE<\/b>: Marwa Mohamed at <a  href=\"mailto:contact_pr_uae@perfectcorp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">contact_pr_uae@perfectcorp.com<\/a> or by phone: +971 (0) 50-728-4178\n<br\/><b>India<\/b>: Tanuj Mishra at <a  href=\"mailto:contact_pr_in@perfectcorp.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">contact_pr_in@perfectcorp.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Developers and startups are invited to solve consumer pain points and create immersive fashion, beauty, and accessories shopping experiencesNEW YORK&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Perfect Corp. 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