1UP PlanIT Competition

CALLING ALL STUDENTS! Got a big idea to fight climate change?

From AI to affordable housing, sustainable transit to climate-resilient infrastructure- 1Up wants to hear it.

Introducing the PLANit Forward Pitch Competition for the all new PLANit Forward 1UP Chapter Stream (formerly the Learners Stream)!

Here’s how it works:

1. Submit your city-building related solution
2. Pitch it live to expert judges
3. Top 2 finalists face off at the next 1UP Toronto Conference in March 2026

Winner gets a chance to win a $600 prize

Theme: Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience
Think: flooding, heatwaves, resilient housing, green transit & more!

Teams of 1-5 + mentorship provided.
Open to high school students.

Let’s PLANit Forward. Are you in?