- To conduct scientific research, technological development, and innovation in the fields of optics, lasers, photonics, light-based technologies, and related areas.
- To provide advisory services to public and private entities involved in the production of goods and services, contributing to the transfer of knowledge, techniques, and methodologies.
- To contribute to the education, training, and continuous professional development of undergraduate and postgraduate university students, as well as professors and technical staff.
- To establish partnerships with national and international institutions in order to develop exchange and collaboration programs in both scientific and technological domains.
- To carry out outreach and extension activities.