LAUNCH ON OCT. 1, 2025 @ IAC | 4-5PM
LAUNCH ON OCT. 1, 2025 @ IAC | 4-5PM
LAUNCH ON OCT. 1, 2025 @ IAC | 4-5PM
The world’s first space fund for islands.
The world’s first space fund for islands.
The world’s first space fund for islands.
A $50M initiative transforming the Maldives’ equatorial position into a cornerstone of the future space economy.
A $50M initiative transforming the Maldives’ equatorial position into a cornerstone of the future space economy.
A $50M initiative transforming the Maldives’ equatorial position into a cornerstone of the future space economy.
Background
Background
For centuries, the Maldives shaped global trade as a supplier of cowrie shells, one of the world’s longest-running currencies. Today, that legacy continues with the Maldives Space for Islands Fund — a $50M initiative transforming the nation’s equatorial position into a cornerstone of the future space economy.
The Maldives space fund is domiciled in the UAE’S trusted financial ecosystem providing transparency security and long term value for both investors and stake holders.
For centuries, the Maldives shaped global trade as a supplier of cowrie shells, one of the world’s longest-running currencies. Today, that legacy continues with the Maldives Space for Islands Fund — a $50M initiative transforming the nation’s equatorial position into a cornerstone of the future space economy.
The Maldives space fund is domiciled in the UAE’S trusted financial ecosystem providing transparency security and long term value for both investors and stake holders.
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Fund Size Target
First blended finance vehicle for island nations in space
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Fund Size Target
First blended finance vehicle for island nations in space
30+
30+
Small Island Nations
Positioning the Maldives as a hub for Small Island Nations.
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30+
Small Island Nations
Positioning the Maldives as a hub for Small Island Nations.
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$0M
Fund Size Target
First blended finance vehicle for island nations in space
30+
30+
Small Island Nations
Positioning the Maldives as a hub for Small Island Nations.
30+
30+
Small Island Nations
Positioning the Maldives as a hub for Small Island Nations.
0° Equator
0° Equator
Strategic Location
Unmatched launch benefits, ground station coverage access to monitoring the night sky and the space domain.
0° Equator
0° Equator
Strategic Location
Unmatched launch benefits, ground station coverage access to monitoring the night sky and the space domain.
0° Equator
0° Equator
Strategic Location
Unmatched launch benefits, ground station coverage access to monitoring the night sky and the space domain.
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High Impact Projects
Key projects and infrastructure identified before launch of the fund for maximum impact.
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High Impact Projects
Key projects and infrastructure identified before launch of the fund for maximum impact.
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High Impact Projects
Key projects and infrastructure identified before launch of the fund for maximum impact.
Core Pillars
Core Pillars
Investment Focus
Investment Focus
MSCHIF channels catalytic capital into three core areas — building sovereign infrastructure, applying space data for urgent challenges, and advancing frontier innovations that secure the future of island nations.
MSCHIF channels catalytic capital into three core areas — building sovereign infrastructure, applying space data for urgent challenges, and advancing frontier innovations that secure the future of island nations.
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Foundational Infrastructure
Ground stations, deep space communication, and astronomy infrastructure.
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Foundational Infrastructure
Ground stations, deep space communication, and astronomy infrastructure.
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Foundational Infrastructure
Ground stations, deep space communication, and astronomy infrastructure.
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Applied Data Programs
Observe oceans, detect illegal fishing, monitor environmental change and strengthen early warning.
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Applied Data Programs
Observe oceans, detect illegal fishing, monitor environmental change and strengthen early warning.
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Applied Data Programs
Observe oceans, detect illegal fishing, monitor environmental change and strengthen early warning.
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Frontier Innovation
Space port feasibility interplanetary missions and R&D Partnerships on frontier technologies
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Frontier Innovation
Space port feasibility interplanetary missions and R&D Partnerships on frontier technologies
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Frontier Innovation
Space port feasibility interplanetary missions and R&D Partnerships on frontier technologies
Outcomes
Outcomes
Returns & Impact
Returns & Impact
Financial Returns
Financial
Returns
Stable long-term yields
Ground stations and SSA nodes generate recurring revenue streams while offering investors exposure to the fast-growing space economy.
Ground stations and SSA nodes generate recurring revenue streams while offering investors exposure to the fast-growing space economy.
Sovereign Resilience
Sovereign Resilience
Strategic security & independence
By building orbital awareness and data capacity, nations gain tools for disaster response, maritime monitoring, and climate resilience.
By building orbital awareness and data capacity, nations gain tools for disaster response, maritime monitoring, and climate resilience.
Innovation Growth
Innovation Growth
Frontier technology pipeline
Co-investments with startups and R&D programs support breakthrough solutions in resilience, connectivity, and space-enabled applications.
Co-investments with startups and R&D programs support breakthrough solutions in resilience, connectivity, and space-enabled applications.
Global Network Effect
Global Network Effect
58+ nations united
With 58+ nations collaborating, MSF creates collective strength, shared infrastructure, and a stronger voice in the global space economy.
With 58+ nations collaborating, MSF creates collective strength, shared infrastructure, and a stronger voice in the global space economy.
Timeline
Timeline
Growth Trajectory
Growth Trajectory
Activation
Securing anchor capital commitments, completing legal structuring, and establishing governance through a Board of Trustees and Investment Committee. Initial infrastructure includes a data room, validated investment thesis, and early marketing to build visibility and credibility.
Activation
Securing anchor capital commitments, completing legal structuring, and establishing governance through a Board of Trustees and Investment Committee. Initial infrastructure includes a data room, validated investment thesis, and early marketing to build visibility and credibility.
Activation
Securing anchor capital commitments, completing legal structuring, and establishing governance through a Board of Trustees and Investment Committee. Initial infrastructure includes a data room, validated investment thesis, and early marketing to build visibility and credibility.
Foundation
Expanding capital through sovereign and private partners, creating a standardized playbook for fund operations, and launching development along the first two investment pillars. Transparent reporting packages demonstrate progress and measurable outcomes.
Foundation
Expanding capital through sovereign and private partners, creating a standardized playbook for fund operations, and launching development along the first two investment pillars. Transparent reporting packages demonstrate progress and measurable outcomes.
Foundation
Expanding capital through sovereign and private partners, creating a standardized playbook for fund operations, and launching development along the first two investment pillars. Transparent reporting packages demonstrate progress and measurable outcomes.
Scaling
Showcasing a portfolio of investments, finalizing key feasibility studies, and extending fund-backed services to other SIDS. Positioning the Maldives as a regional hub for space-enabled resilience and innovation.
Scaling
Showcasing a portfolio of investments, finalizing key feasibility studies, and extending fund-backed services to other SIDS. Positioning the Maldives as a regional hub for space-enabled resilience and innovation.
Scaling
Showcasing a portfolio of investments, finalizing key feasibility studies, and extending fund-backed services to other SIDS. Positioning the Maldives as a regional hub for space-enabled resilience and innovation.
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The world's first Space Fund for Islands
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© 2022 MSRO. A non-profit. All rights reserved.
© 2021 MSRO. A non-profit. All rights reserved.