diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 529da8892..aaa5cc739 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -5,4 +5,4 @@ numpy>=1.26.0
 # CMake will find them. It makes a crucial difference in some environments.
 pybind11[global]
 typing_extensions
-setuptools
+setuptools>=78