The future of Aotearoa | New Zealand investing in the the future Aotearoa | New Zealand. The Momentum Programme provides access to expert advice, connections and access to investment channels through a growing number of regionally based student-led investment committees. It is a national commercialisation programme, that leads to the establishment and use of best practice to deliver new technologies to market from student populations, universities, research institutions, and private companies. The Momentum investment committees have a focus on start-up ventures, particularly those originating from tertiary student and staff owned intellectual property and technologies. Our services include connecting technology and project teams with strategic management, top-tier advice and efficient access to capital.