diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index fd5f4e06..a73a75df 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=5.2.1-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=5.3.0-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.acme
 
 title=Micronaut Acme