Talent2Startup is an innovative ed-tech mobile application designed to help school and college students showcase their talents and gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience through startup simulation games. The app aims to solve two major problems: Student talents often go unnoticed Students fear entrepreneurship due to lack of guidance and real-world exposure Talent2Startup provides a safe, guided, and game-based environment where students can explore entrepreneurship without financial risk while building confidence and practical skills. Core Features Required 1. User Authentication Student signup/login Optional mentor/teacher login Basic profile creation 2. Talent Profile & Showcase Students can list skills (e.g., design, coding, marketing, content creation, leadership) Upload sample work (text, images, videos, links) Talent verification option (manual or mentor approval) Skill badges or levels 3. Startup Simulation Module Virtual startup challenges (idea creation, planning, budgeting, marketing) Role-based tasks based on student talent Game-like progress system (levels, points, achievements) No real money involved (simulation only) 4. Guided Learning Experience Step-by-step tasks and instructions Feedback after each challenge Learning-by-doing approach 5. Rewards & Recognition Certificates (digital) Badges and rankings Performance summary for students 6. Admin Panel Manage users and content Approve/verify talents Add/edit startup challenges Monitor app activity Target Audience School students (Classes 8–12) College students (early years) Educational institutions and clubs Platform Preference Android app (priority) Clean, modern UI (student-friendly) Scalable architecture for future features Future Scope (Optional) Mentor interaction School dashboards AI-based skill suggestions Internship or incubator integration Goal of the App To build confidence, recognize talent, and create an entrepreneurial mindset among students by combining talent discovery + startup simulation learning in one platform