diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index e889ea46..f59303b0 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.3.1-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=4.4.0-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.validation
 
 title=Micronaut Validation