The "ECoCNetwork" project aims to improve the cohesion and inclusiveness of the European Capitals of Culture by creating a network of participating institutions from the European Capitals of Culture, including Bad Ischl in Austria, Tartu in Estonia, Bodø in Norway, Chemnitz in Germany, Nova Gorica in Slovenia, Oulu in Finland, and Evora in Portugal. The purpose of the project is to learn about the dynamics of involving different institutions in the European Capitals of Culture, exchange knowledge on how to involve different institutions, especially interprises and youth. With a perspective of preparation and implementation of the European Capitals of Culture, an event will be organized to bring together business support organizations, SMEs (green, cultural-creative, digital) and youth from the 8 ECC2024-2027 countries.