This document discusses the open innovation initiative Document Services Valley (DSV) and its success factors. DSV is a network of over 200 companies collaborating on innovation projects initiated by Maastricht University. Large companies like Canon-Océ participate to maintain margins amid digital disruption. PADSI is DSV's multi-phase process for collaborations. Key success factors identified include an internal culture that rewards innovation, a team of business developers to facilitate interactions, and network events for intense collaboration. Entrepreneurs view DSV as providing opportunities to meet companies and stimulate innovation through collaboration with larger partners.