- Identify, coordinate in a research network and support the existing research teams, in the field of biotechnology;
- Contribute to the promotion of research in applied biotechnology in agriculture, fishing, aquaculture, human and animal health, food and environment
- Provide a dynamic, continuous training for researchers and support staff in biotechnology related fields (conferences, seminars, workshops, PhD scholarships ...)
- Contribute to the elaboration and execution of national research programs in biotechnology;
- Encourage the creation of teams and/ or joint laboratories and contribute to strengthening co-operation with national and/or international partners
- Valorize and disseminate biotechnology research results (publications, patents...)
- Contribute to the development and harmonization of legislation pertaining to bioethics, biosecurity and reference standards
- Provide scientific and technological intelligence related to biotechnology.
- Ensure security intelligence related to environment.
- Contribute to the examination and evaluation of applications for accreditation and/or permission to market and/or the voluntary dissemination of genetically modified organisms;
- Strive for the establishment of a scientific database in biotechnology.