The Spanish National Research Council is the main agent responsible for implementing the Spanish System for Science, Technology and Innovation; and in order to undertake this mission, it is capacitated to carry out activities aimed at:

• The generation of knowledge through scientific and technical research
• The transfer of research results, in particular to promote and create technology-based enterprises
• The provision of expert advice to public and private institutions
• The delivery of highly-qualified pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training
• The promotion of scientific culture in society
• The management of large facilities and unique scientific and technical infrastructures
• The presence and representation in international bodies
• The development of targeted research