diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 458a2a3dab4..9fcdff62393 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.4.3
+projectVersion=4.4.4-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroupId=io.micronaut
 projectDesc=Core components supporting the Micronaut Framework
 title=Micronaut Core