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The 2025 draft Work Programme for Horizon Europe – Cluster 3: Civil Security for Society sets a clear direction: responding to today’s security challenges demands more than technical innovation. Social understanding, inclusivity and governance must be embedded across the research cycle. At PARADIGMA Innovation, we view this not just as a welcome development, but as a strategic opportunity to contribute our expertise at the intersection normative and social science.

Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH): From accessory to cornerstone

Several 2025 topics require the effective contribution of SSH disciplines and institutions. One of the most illustrative examples is topic HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-FCT-02, which focuses on the prevention and deterrence of crime and terrorism through enhanced understanding of societal dynamics. In this case, consortia must include both Police Authorities and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and explicitly integrate SSH expertise to address issues such as radicalisation, online harms or community vulnerability.

This requirement positions PARADIGMA as a key partner, capable of delivering robust stakeholder engagement processes, qualitative and mixed-methods research, and actionable insights for social resilience.

Gender analysis as a default requirement

Gender is not a secondary consideration; it is evaluated under the “excellence” criterion in all relevant topics. This includes both the composition of consortia and the integration of sex and gender analysis into the research content itself.

For instance, topic FCT-03 on cross-border organised crime and topic INFRA-02 on the human factor in critical infrastructure resilience explicitly encourage gender-sensitive approaches. PARADIGMA brings practical experience in applying gender frameworks, developing indicators, and implementing inclusive training methodologies, as evidenced in recent projects such as DIGIUS and SYNERGISE.

Policy recommendations: From knowledge to governance

A growing number of topics call for research results that directly inform public policy. For example, FCT-01 (forensics and policing) and DRS-01 (citizen and local engagement in disaster preparedness) both highlight the importance of delivering evidence-based recommendations for policymakers.

PARADIGMA combines academic rigour and legal expertise to transform complex research outputs into concise, actionable guidance for decision-makers. Our team’s background includes policy stress-testing, legislative analysis, and the production of regulatory frameworks aligned with European fundamental rights standards.

Why partner with PARADIGMA Innovation

PARADIGMA is one of Spain consultancies for EU-funded research. Our contributions typically include:

  • Integration of SSH perspectives from project design to dissemination
  • Gender mainstreaming strategies and monitoring tools
  • Stakeholder mapping, engagement and participatory evaluation methods
  • Translation of project outcomes into policy guidance at local, national and EU levels

The 2025 Cluster 3 Work Programme represents a clear shift towards responsible and inclusive research and innovation. At PARADIGMA Innovation, we are ready to help shape that future.

For partnership inquiries or to learn more about our expertise, contact us at info@paradigma-innovation.eu