Research and Development: Facilitating Biotechnology Research, Development and Adaptation in partnership with public and private laboratories.
Bioresources Development: Elaborating mechanisms for sustainable exploitation of the nation's rich bioresources.
Bioentrepreneurship: Creating bridges between the laboratories and the market place for adoption of biotech Research and Development products. Elaborating new enterprises to enable Nigeria participate in the emerging global Bio-economy.
Bioinformatics: Using this cutting-edge technology in genomics, proteomics and database development/management. Capacity Building: Ensure that Nigeria keeps pace with modern trends in biotechnology in the training of competent personnel and proper equipment of laboratories. Collaboration and Linkages: To develop appropriate collaborations, networks and linkages at individual scientist(s), institutional, sub-regional and regional levels. Public Awareness/Advocacy: To create functional levels of appreciation of potential benefits of biotechnology to the nation socio-economic well-being.