To conduct scientific and technological research and development in the field of photonics, optics, laser, light technology and related subjects.

To give advice to public and private entities that supply goods and services, contributing to the transference of knowledge, techniques and methodologies.

To contribute to the formation, training and upgrading of graduate students, professors and technicians.

To establish close relationships with national and foreign institutions to organize programs that foster an interchange of scientific and/or technological information.

Conduct outreach and extension.