So sad to hear this news. Based in Singapore, we only met F2F a few times, but many, many Zoom calls over the years. Her knowledge, energy and enthusiasm were compelling. She was in a trial blazer.I often remember various family members and the family dog making appearances. We talked business but shared many laughs about our lives and businesses and it was clear what a wonderful family you all enjoy. My sincere condolences to all the family.
In Memoriam – Anieke Wierenga (PhD)
It is deep sadness that Anieke Wierenga passed away on the 26th of February 2026.
Anieke was the founder, director and driving force behind ScaleUp Practitioners, its heart and soul. With her deep experience in innovation in industry, startups and the startup ecosystem in the agrifood and greenchemistry sector, she understood what bold entrepreneurship truly requires. Driven by a firm belief in the transformative power of startups and scaleups, she inspired and supported countless entrepreneurs and organizations to grow and scale with purpose and impact.
She was a true connector, sparkling with endless energy and inspiration. She brought together innovation ecosystems of ventures, industry, investors and knowledge institutions, and had a rare gift for translating collaborative research into practical, actionable approaches for innovative businesses. Her approach was creative, and non-conventional — and her energy and positive spirits will stay contagious. Those who knew her will remember her openness, her can-do mentality, and her approachable personality.
Anieke believed deeply in entrepreneurs who dare to make a difference. That belief lives on in the work she built and in everyone she inspired.
We are grateful to have known her and privileged to work with her. She will be missed by all of us very much.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to her husband, children and her loved ones.
The ScaleUp Practitioners Team
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Ik schrik ontzettend van dit onverwachte ( voor mij ) bericht….Wat intens verdrietig.
Ik heb meerdere malen portretten van en voor haar mogen maken. En daar genoot ik altijd enorm van.
Heel veel liefde voor de familie & iedereen die haar lief heeft
Lieve collega's en familie van Anieke, Gecondoleerd met dit verdrietige nieuws. We herinneren Anieke als een gedreven en intelligente dame die veel Noord-Hollandse startups in de Green Chemistry Accelerator heeft kunnen helpen. De impact van haar kennis en energie zal nog lang merkbaar zijn. Namens de collega's bij ROM InWest wensen we jullie veel sterkte toe de komende tijd.
Anieke, wat een verschrikkelijk verdrietig nieuws om te lezen dat je er niet meer bent. Ik wil je enorm bedanken voor alle leuke gesprekken die we hebben gehad en het traject om jouw website te ontwikkelen. Rust zacht.
Heel veel sterkte gewenst aan de familie en kennissen in de komende periode.