Substantive Equality & Women's Rights
Changing & Emerging Forms of Violence
Feminist & Ethical Technologies
The Counterintuitive Institute is a pioneering, fully female-led research organisation, dedicated to challenging the status quo and driving positive societal change in a world of constant turbulence and deepening uncertainty.
We work to fill the known and unsuspected gaps in evidence, policy, strategy, action, and impact by co-creating knowledge, co-constructing solutions from the ground up, and fostering broad-participation collaborations in Bulgaria, the EU, and beyond.
Transparent & Responsible Governance
Impactful Visibility & Strong Voice
Expertise-Rich & Supportive Partner Network
Our Purpose
Ask uncomfortable questions and demand self-reflection from ourselves and those with whom we work.
Define our desired outcomes and work backwards to design the strategies for their achievement.
Develop practical and sustainable solutions that address real-life challenges through real-people input.
Question and subvert traditional expert-driven approaches to societal and technological issues and solutions definition.
Involve individuals, organisations, and communities as co-researchers and co-creators, regardless of their pre-existing expertise.
Stronger Together
Have a question, idea, or collaboration in mind?
We’d love to hear from you. We believe meaningful change starts with conversation. Whether you’re a partner, supporter, or you’re simply curious about our work, let’s chat.
