About us

Stoked Bio is a translational biotechnology company established to develop new candidates for resistant infectious diseases and cancers identified using a unique, biology-driven ai-assisted drug discovery and optimization platform created and implemented in the Stokes Lab at McMaster University. Stoked Bio’s pipeline will consist of structurally and functionally novel, clinically relevant, easily synthesizable small molecules with validated therapeutic and toxicity profiles that overcome current resistance. Stoked will be responsible for the development of these validated candidates through the preclinical process with the goal of bringing several new therapeutics to IND, ready for first in human trials.

Program engagement

Stoked Bio

Leadership

Jon Stokes

Founder and CSO

Chris Sinclair

Founder and Advisor

Status

Intellectual Property

Fundraising

Sector

Subsector

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Synapse Life Science Pitch Competition March 26, 2025 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Get tickets for the 2025 Synapse Competition!

Innovation Factory’s Synapse Competition is Ontario’s premier life science pitch competition, dedicated to fostering innovation in the life science sector.

Why you should attend:

  • Meet the finalists at the 12th annual Synapse Competition showcase!
  • Discover emerging life science innovations
  • Network with industry leaders and Ontario’s thriving life science ecosystem.

March 26, 2025 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm EDT