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The World’s First Island Led Space Fund

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.

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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.

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.

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Fund Size Target

First blended finance vehicle for island nations in space

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First blended finance vehicle for island nations in space

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SSA Nodes Planned by 2027

Building sovereign orbital awareness in the Indian Ocean

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SSA Nodes Planned by 2027

Building sovereign orbital awareness in the Indian Ocean

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Ground Stations by 2027

Anchored in Maldives, serving global operators

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Ground Stations by 2027

Anchored in Maldives, serving global operators

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

Building sovereign assets: SSA nodes, ground stations, equatorial launch feasibility.

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Foundational Infrastructure

Building sovereign assets: SSA nodes, ground stations, equatorial launch feasibility.

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Applied Data Programs

Tackling urgent needs: illegal fishing, climate change monitoring, disaster response.

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Applied Data Programs

Tackling urgent needs: illegal fishing, climate change monitoring, disaster response.

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Frontier Innovation

Incubating startups, funding R&D, and co-investing in breakthrough space tech.

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Frontier Innovation

Incubating startups, funding R&D, and co-investing in breakthrough space tech.

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Outcomes
Outcomes

Returns & Impact

Returns & Impact

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.

Sovereign Resilience

Strategic security & independence

By building orbital awareness and data capacity, nations gain tools for disaster response, maritime monitoring, and climate resilience.

Innovation Growth

Frontier technology pipeline

Co-investments with startups and R&D programs support breakthrough solutions in resilience, connectivity, and space-enabled applications.

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.

Committee
Committee

Board of Advisors

Board of Advisors

Aarti Holla-Maini

UNOOSA Director

Aarti Holla-Maini

UNOOSA Director

Aarti Holla-Maini

UNOOSA Director

Madin Maseeh

President of MSRO

Madin Maseeh

President of MSRO

Madin Maseeh

President of MSRO

Evelyn Harper

Lead Designer

Evelyn Harper

Lead Designer

Evelyn Harper

Lead Designer

Isabella Morgan

Lead Developer

Isabella Morgan

Lead Developer

Isabella Morgan

Lead Developer

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