To form a research network with world-class facilities for encouraging innovation in the field of optical communications and transfer of knowledge to public and private sectors as well as becoming the reference center.
- To develop a world class photonics research center.
- To provide expertise in the field of photonics and to train human capital.
- To produce new photonics products and be the catalyst in the formation of SMEs.
- To be the national reference center for optical communication testing and calibration.