Based on the analysis of the structural characteristics and evolutionary trends of networks of collaborative innovation, this article explores the impact and mechanisms of collaborative innovation in facilitating the rise of manufacturing enterprises along the global valuechainThe key findings are as followsFirst, Chinas network of collaborative innovation is rapidly expanding with prominent entities such as leading industrial enterprises, science and engineering universities, and government research institutions occupying central positionsIt reveals a distinct“coreedge”spatial structureSecond, collaborative innovation contributes to enhancing Domestic Valueadded Ratio (DVAR) of the enterprise exports, with its influence primarily realized through the enhancement of market power and engagement in hightech production activitiesThird, the effect of climbing the global valuechain through networks of collaborative innovation is more obvious in enterprises with greater capacity of production and technological absorption, lower positions in the valuechain, and reduced risks of trade barrier.