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At Gene2Lead, we incorporate AI-based computational pipelines to existing medicinal chemistry-based drug discovery programs.

We are developing an AI-integrated platform technology that unmasks difficult drug targets and generates therapeutics against them, revealing high-value and previously inaccessible biomolecule targets that can potentially be applied to a range of diseases.

Our platform offers drug discovery programs with comprehensive structural insights for identifying druggable binding sites protein protein-analyzing ligand binding modes and computationally generating rational drug design ideas in a robust scale-up and expedited fashion. We receive client projects at the level of a target gene of interest and work it through a semi-automated customized high throughput project pipeline to identify novelty lead drug molecules for experimental testing.

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Gene2Lead

Leadership

Patrick Gunning

Co-Founder

Elvin de Araujo

Operations Advisor

Serap Beldar

Scientific and Marketing Consultant

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Intellectual Property

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Join Innovation Factory's Annual Open House - The Big DiF!

Network with 300+ industry professionals, discover emerging solutions from our innovators, and celebrate entrepreneurship within the Hamilton-Halton ecosystem.

May 14, 2026 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm | Hamilton, Ontario

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Attend HERhalton Women in Business Breakfast

Support and celebrate the achievements of women in business and entrepreneurship. HERhalton by Innovation Factory is the region’s go-to networking event for advocates of women entrepreneurs and features engaging guest speakers to inspire and drive engaging conversation.

Expand your network and connect with the region’s influencers and innovators in the world of women in business

June 4, 2026 | 8:00am – 12:00pm EDT

Meet the top 10 finalists, and watch as they pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors and experts for cash prizes at the 16th LiONS LAIR!

Celebrate the 16th anniversary of the LiONS LAIR pitch competition!

Since 2011, we’ve helped over 170 startups launch and scale their businesses. This fall, network with 350+ entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders at a milestone evening where community, growth & collaboration meet innovation.

Meet the top 10 finalists, and watch as they pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors and experts for cash prizes!

When: September 24, 2026 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm 

Where: Oakville Banquet & Conference Centre |
2515 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 6P8