diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index ffdf26b3..38ff8c44 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ plugins {
 }
 
 group = "org.openmicroscopy"
-version = "5.6.7"
+version = "5.6.8-SNAPSHOT"
 
 repositories {
     mavenLocal()