diff --git a/project/build.properties b/project/build.properties
index 8e952c43..433aab0d 100644
--- a/project/build.properties
+++ b/project/build.properties
@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@
 # Copyright 2016 Dennis Vriend
 # Copyright (C) 2019 - 2022 Lightbend Inc. <https://www.lightbend.com>
 #
-sbt.version=1.9.8
+sbt.version=1.9.9