diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index f7717a4ff..7dda1cf7a 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 // Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.
 
 buildscript {
-    ext.kotlin_version = '1.5.31'
+    ext.kotlin_version = '1.6.10'
     repositories {
         google()
         mavenCentral()