Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)

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