Some of the main goals and mission elements of Miso Music Portugal include:

Promotion of Contemporary Music: Miso Music Portugal actively supports the creation, production, and dissemination of contemporary music. This includes music of living composers, electroacoustic music, and sound art.

Supporting Portuguese Composers: One of the organization's core aims is to support and promote the work of Portuguese composers both domestically and internationally.

Education & Outreach: Miso Music Portugal conducts various educational activities to introduce and educate the public, especially the younger generation, about contemporary music.

Festivals & Concerts: The organization is responsible for organizing and presenting a variety of events, including festivals, concerts, and workshops that showcase contemporary music and sound art.

Research & Development: They invest in the research and development of new music technologies and tools, particularly in the realm of electroacoustic music.

Archiving & Documentation: Miso Music Portugal plays a major role in the preservation and documentation of Portuguese contemporary music through its archives and databases within the work of the Portuguese Music Research & Information Centre at mic.pt.

International Representation: The organization represents Portugal in various international networks and music platforms, fostering global connections and collaborations in the contemporary music scene.