institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. (iQPS Inc.), a Fukuoka based space start-up, which has developed an innovative SAR antenna, which enables to develop a high-quality SAR satellite that is superior to existing models, being lighter, smaller, more energy efficient and lower cost, has raised 2.35 billion yen (around $21.3 million) as a Series A finance from Innovation Network Corporation of Japan and Mirai Creation Investment Limited Partnership as lead investors and other 7 investors.