diff --git a/src/template.py b/src/template.py
index af928837a..3b84085ac 100755
--- a/src/template.py
+++ b/src/template.py
@@ -60,6 +60,8 @@ def main():
     import debug
     import world
     import drivers
+    import schedule
+    schedule.addPeriodicEvent(world.upkeep, 300)
     world.startedAt = started
     try:
         while world.ircs: