New York, Aug. 11 -- Morgan Stanley plans to facilitate approximately USD 1.5 trillion in capital raising, financing, advisory and related investment activity over the next 10 years under a new initiative aimed at supporting companies, technologies and infrastructure considered central to the long-term economic and national security of the United States.

The firm announced the US Innovation Infrastructure Initiative on Monday, saying the initiative will bring together its advisory, capital markets, wealth management and investment management capabilities to support clients across different stages of growth.

The initiative will focus on three broad areas, including innovation platforms and strategic industries, infrastructure for the inn...