diff --git a/noxfile.py b/noxfile.py
index 1386948b..40b0d420 100644
--- a/noxfile.py
+++ b/noxfile.py
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ def tests(session: nox.Session) -> None:
         *session.posargs,
     )
 
-@nox.session(name="test-min-deps", python="3.9")
+@nox.session(name="test-min-deps", python="3.9", venv_backend="uv")
 def test_min_deps(session: nox.Session) -> None:
     """Run the unit tests using the lowest compatible version of all direct dependencies."""
     session.install("--resolution", "lowest-direct", "--editable", ".[test]")