The General Incorporated Association, Center for Anti-Groping Activities (Headquarters: Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka City; Representative Director Yayoi Matsunaga; hereinafter "the Center") announces the launch of a new initiative titled "Encountering Future Creators Project," which connects student designers with companies, during the 12th Anti-Groping Badge Design Contest. We are now accepting applications from five companies to participate. ■ Background Since its inception in 2015, this contest marks its 12th year. Students engage in creating works while confronting the social issue: "How can groping be prevented before it happens?" ■ Project Overview The project will feature job openings and internship opportunities from design-related companies on the contest's submission completion (Thank You) page. By clicking through, contest participants can access each company's recruitment page, creating new connections between emerging creators and businesses. For the 2026 fiscal year, we will run a pilot program limited to five participating companies. ■ Eligible Companies Design agencies, web development firms, advertising production companies, printing companies, corporate design departments (manufacturers), and other design-related businesses. ■ Vision Transforming the contest from "a platform for submitting works" into "a meeting ground connecting future creators and companies." By bridging socially conscious youth with the design industry, we aim to foster new learning opportunities and career development. ■ Application Please apply via the Google Form below: https://forms.gle/zGdZoFatjbEEwaAp9 【Inquiries】 The Center for Anti-Groping Activities welcomes media inquiries. Center for Anti-Groping Activities Contact: Yayoi Matsunaga Phone: 06-7898-7808 Email: contest@scb.jpn.org URL: https://scbaction.org/ Contest website: https://scb.jpn.org/contest/2026/ Attachment: 12th Anti-Groping Badge Design Contest ● Submission Categories Design a badge that is approachable for an