We are an independent public research institution. We conduct scientific research in the field of international relations. We strive to increase the quality and prestige of Czech science, provide activities related to research in the field of international relations and assist in the formulation and implementation of the foreign policy of the Czech Republic.

We are a cultural and professional facility primarily dedicated to the popularization of astronomy and related natural sciences. We provide information about objects of the stellar universe. We organize performances, public observations of the day and night sky and lectures on astronomy and cosmology.

Government information on science, research and development in the Czech Republic - state support, competitions and grants and their links to the EU.

Development and production of world's unique infrared (MWIR, LWIR) polarization optics and acousto-optics based on calomel (Hg2Cl2) for laser and spectral technology, photonics, space research + equipment and technologies for material research in space.

Research and development in the field of surveying and cadastre. Development and testing of new techniques, procedures or software. Offer of professional consultations.

We offer conformity assessment for CE, electrical safety testing, EMC, homologation, climate and mechanical testing, calibration, certificates and marks - ECC, CB, CCA, ENEC, HAR. We also offer ISO 9001, 14001, 13485, 18001, 20000 and 27000 certifications.

Supporting research programs in neuroscience.

We ensure the performance of state administration in the field of hallmarking and testing of precious metals. We carry out hallmarking inspections of goods made of precious metals or inspections of manufacturers and traders of precious metal products. We impose penalties for defects found.

Since 1 January 2007 we have been operating as a public research institution in accordance with Act No. 341/2005 Coll. Our research work is focused on Czech higher education in general and its development.

NHU is engaged in scientific research on economic theory at macro and micro levels, public finance, econometrics, economic integration, labour economics, market structure and organisation, international trade, international finance, environmental economics, health economics and other fields.

Ensuring tasks arising from laws, technical regulations and standards governing technical standardization, metrology and state testing.