diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index af3bec2..7decdb7 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ To access the docker logs you can use `docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml
 4. **Push your app to Deta Space:**
 
    ```bash
-   space push
+   space push --runner-version experimental
    ```
 
    (This will build and deploy your application)
diff --git a/Spacefile b/Spacefile
index 895a00f..652a117 100644
--- a/Spacefile
+++ b/Spacefile
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ v: 0
 micros:
   - name: anix-api
     src: ./backend/
-    engine: python3.9
+    engine: python3.11
     path: api
     run: uvicorn main:app --root-path /api
     dev: uvicorn main:app --reload