diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 50e95e5ffb..1bbedb26ab 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.7.6
+projectVersion=4.7.7-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroupId=io.micronaut
 projectDesc=Core components supporting the Micronaut Framework
 title=Micronaut Core