diff --git a/bot.py b/bot.py
index f338ad1..f911f3a 100644
--- a/bot.py
+++ b/bot.py
@@ -355,6 +355,12 @@ class GravityBot(commands.Bot):
             # Reload conv→project registrations each cycle
             self._load_registrations()
 
+            # Ensure channels exist for all registered projects
+            for project in set(self.conv_to_project.values()):
+                if project not in self.project_channels:
+                    await self._get_channel(project)
+                    logger.info(f"Auto-created channel for registered project: {project}")
+
             requests = self.bridge.get_pending_requests()
             for req in requests:
                 if req.request_id in self._sent_approval_ids: