The Institute of Radio Engineering and Electronics (IREE) is a medium-size non-profit research institution belonging to the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, the Czech largest non-university research organization. The main activity of IREE is basic and applied research which is complemented by metrology, dissemination and training activities. The main fields of research are photonics, optoelectronics and electronics. In these fields, IREE advances scientific knowledge as well as pursues development of new cutting-edge technologies. In recognition of IREE's excellence in the area of time and frequency metrology, IREE has been entrusted with responsibility for the National Time and Frequency Standard. Education in the areas of IREE's research is an integral part of the Institute's mission. IREE is engaged in both graduate education and post-graduate training and through collaboration with universities it strives to contribute to quality of education in traditional as well as emerging and interdisciplinary areas.