Cross-platform Study Abroad Mobile App

Project Description:
We are looking for an experienced mobile app development team to build a high-performance, cross-platform app (iOS & Android). The platform is for study abroad.

The app involves 5 core pillars:

Search & Discovery: A filtered database for courses/universities with a gated content model.

Document Management: In-app document scanning (OCR) and secure cloud storage for student records.

Communication: Integrated real-time chat, WhatsApp API hooks, and live video session hosting (Zoom integration).

Community & Social: User forums, group chat functionality, and social media sharing triggers.

Growth: A referral-based reward system.

Technical Requirements:
Framework: React Native preferred.
Backend: Scalable architecture (Node.js, Python, or similar).
Key Features: Push notifications, Gamified Dashboard, Third-party API integrations (Zoom, WhatsApp, Firebase).

Experience: Previous work with marketplaces, community-driven apps, or fintech lead-gen is a huge plus.

Our Requirements for Bidding:
Please provide links to at least 2 apps currently on the App Store/Play Store that you have built from scratch.
Explain your experience with in-app document scanning/OCR.
Confirm your availability for a long-term project with phased rollouts.