diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index ea69255f81..72fcc5d971 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
     "name": "element-web",
-    "version": "1.11.36",
+    "version": "1.11.37-rc.1",
     "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
     "author": "New Vector Ltd.",
     "repository": {