diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index b619a0838..ca0c98c5b 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=5.6.0
+projectVersion=5.6.1-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.spring
 
 title=Micronaut for Spring