diff --git a/aurora/__init__.py b/aurora/__init__.py
index 3639481d..3b3e5243 100644
--- a/aurora/__init__.py
+++ b/aurora/__init__.py
@@ -5,4 +5,4 @@
 An AiiDAlab application for the Aurora BIG-MAP Stakeholder initiative.
 """
 
-__version__ = "0.8.0"
+__version__ = "0.8.1"
diff --git a/setup.cfg b/setup.cfg
index 35167ec2..50a0d662 100644
--- a/setup.cfg
+++ b/setup.cfg
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title = Aurora
 
 [metadata]
 name = aurora
-version = 0.8.0
+version = 0.8.1
 author = Edan Bainglass
 author_email = edan.bainglass@psi.ch
 description = An AiiDAlab application for the Aurora BIG-MAP Stakeholder initiative.